“Transformation isn’t sweet and bright. It’s a dark and murky, painful pushing. An unraveling of the truths you’ve carried in your body. A practice in facing your own created demons. A complete uprooting before becoming.” — Victoria Erickson

This trauma-conscious yoga class is private and closed and offered by the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) for survivors of sexual assault. Trauma-conscious yoga is a service provided FREE of charge through PAVSA. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced yoga practitioners alike. We offer a one hour slow-paced, gentle and restorative practice and also incorporate strengthening postures.  Individuals may register for class by:

  • Completing the Registration Form below

  • Contacting Taylor Gross at PAVSA: 

  • Any questions contact Svalja Whole-Being

    • T: 218-595-0762

    • E: hello@svalja.yoga

For more information about services and supports for survivors of sexual assault visit the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault website

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PAVSA Yoga

Class Day and Time

We practice safe in-person PAVSA Trauma-Conscious Yoga Classes. You can also attend virtually.

The classes will take place Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm at Svälja Whole-Being: 16 ½ N 1st Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55802

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In 2014, Firefly Yoga International partnered with PAVSA to launch a weekly trauma-informed yoga program with classes led by Kyle Leia Heyesen. In 2017, Firefly donated all yoga equipment to PAVSA and Kyle continued leading the program with trauma-conscious classes until Miriam began guiding this beautiful group in 2020.